We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people learn

The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) is a non-profit organization, based in Philadelphia, that has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people since 1977.

CARIE fulfills its core mission to improve the well being, rights and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action through a "case to cause" model of advocacy that serves to promote equal access to justice and addresses problems and issues on both the individual and the systemic levels.

News & Events

Save the Date!

(January 30th, 2012)
 

CARIE and SeniorLAW Center are coordinating the 2012 Elder Justice: Protection and Advocacy Regional Conferences throughout Pennsylvania beginning in May.  ... Read More »

Save the Dates!

(January 26th, 2012)
 

CARIE is celebrating its 35th anniversary with two special events.  There is a party planned for March 22, 2012 at ... Read More »

Help Fight Hunger

(January 23rd, 2012)
 

Please join CARIE and other advocates throughout Pennsylvania in contacting Governor Corbett to help prevent the loss of SNAP benefits.  ... Read More »

Diabetic Supply Scam Featured on 3-On Your Side

(January 17th, 2012)
 

Channel 3 consumer reporter Jim Donovan interviewed CARIE Board member and SMP Volunteer, Jacqueline Jefferson, and CARIE PA-SMP Project Manager, ... Read More »

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